Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1223 of 27 July 2021 specifying the technical items of the data set, establishing the technical formats for transmission of information and specifying the detailed arrangements and content of the quality reports on the organisation of a sample survey in the use of information and communication technologies domain for reference year 2022 pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/1700 of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2021-07-27
Institutions: European Commission, Eurostat
Subjects: EU statistics, data collection, digital literacy, exchange of information, information technology, statistical method, technical specification




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28.7.2021   


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Official Journal of the European Union


L 269/1








            COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2021/1223
of 27 July 2021
         
specifying the technical items of the data set, establishing the technical formats for transmission of information and specifying the detailed arrangements and content of the quality reports on the organisation of a sample survey in the use of information and communication technologies domain for reference year 2022 pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/1700 of the European Parliament and of the Council
(Text with EEA relevance)


THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,


Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/1700 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 October 2019 establishing a common framework for European statistics relating to persons and households, based on data at individual level collected from samples, amending Regulations (EC) No 808/2004, (EC) No 452/2008 and (EC) No 1338/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1177/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EC) No 577/98 (1), and in particular Article 7(1), Article 8(3) and Article 13(6) thereof,

Whereas:







(1)


In order to facilitate the transmission of information from the Member States to the Commission (Eurostat), technical formats covering concepts, processes, including data and metadata, should be put in place for the transmission of information.












(2)


For the purpose of assessing the quality of statistics to be transmitted for the domain use of information and communication technologies, the detailed arrangements for the quality reports should be specified.












(3)


The Member States and the Union institutions should use for the categories of the characteristics listed in the Annex of this Regulation, where appropriate, the statistical classifications for the territorial units, education, occupation and economic sector that are compatible with the NUTS (2), ISCED (3), ISCO (4) and NACE (5) classifications.












(4)


The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the European Statistical System Committee,





HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:



Article 1

Subject matter

This Regulation specifies the technical items of the data set, establishes the technical formats for the transmission of information from Member States to the Commission (Eurostat) and specifies the detailed arrangements for transmission and content of the quality reports in the use of information and communication technologies domain.


Article 2

Definitions

For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions shall apply:






(1)


‘fieldwork period’ means the period of time during which the data collection from respondents is conducted;










(2)


‘reference period’ means the period of time to which a particular item of information relates.






Article 3

Description of variables

The technical characteristics of variables shall be those laid down in the Annex and refer to:






(a)


variable identifier;










(b)


variable name and description;










(c)


codes and labels;










(d)


filter;










(e)


variable type.






Article 4

Characteristics of target populations, observation units and rules for respondents


1.   The target populations in the use of information and communication technologies domain shall be private households in the territory of the Member State and individuals who have their usual residence, as defined in Article 2(11) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1700, in the territory of the Member State.


2.   For the variables that concern the households listed in the Annex, information shall be collected for private households with at least one member aged 16 to 74 residing in the territory of the Member State.


3.   For the variables that concern the individuals listed in the Annex, information shall be collected for individuals aged 16 to 74 residing in the territory of the Member State.


4.   Information may be provided on optional basis for individuals aged under 16 or over 74.


5.   The data collection for the use of information and communication technologies domain shall be carried out for a sample of private households or a sample of persons belonging to private households as observation units.



Article 5

Reference periods and date


1.   The reference period for collecting statistics on the detailed topic ‘interaction with public authorities’ shall comprise the three last quarters of 2021 and the first quarter of 2022.


2.   The reference period for collecting statistics on the detailed topics ‘Connection to the internet from anywhere’ and ‘Effect of use’ shall be the last time the activity was performed by the respondent.


3.   For all other detailed topics, under the topic ‘information society participation’, the reference period shall be the first quarter of 2022.


4.   The reference date shall be defined as the time of the first interview (DD/MM/YYYY).



Article 6

Data gathering period

For data directly provided by respondents, the fieldwork period shall be the second quarter of 2022.


Article 7

Common standards for data editing, imputation and estimation


1.   Imputation, modelling or weighting shall be applied to the data where information is missing, invalid or inconsistent.


2.   The procedure applied to the data shall preserve the variation and the correlation between variables. Methods that incorporate ‘error components’ into the imputed values shall be preferable to those that simply impute a predicted value.


3.   Methods which take into account the structure or other characteristics of the joint distribution of the variables shall be preferable to the marginal or univariate approach.



Article 8

Deadline and standards for transmitting information


1.   Member States shall transmit the final data to the Commission (Eurostat) by 5 October 2022. The data shall be transmitted in the form of microdata files, including appropriate weights. The data must have been fully checked and validated, using the statistical data and metadata exchange standard through the single entry point to allow the Commission (Eurostat) to retrieve the data by electronic means. That data shall comply with the validation rules in accordance with the specification of variables based on the coding and filters as described in the Annex.


2.   Member States shall provide the metadata to the Commission (Eurostat) in the standard metadata structure defined by the Commission (Eurostat) within 3 months of the deadline for transmitting the microdata. The metadata shall be provided through the single entry point to allow the Commission (Eurostat) to retrieve the data by electronic means.



Article 9

Detailed arrangements and content of annual quality reports


1.   Member States shall transmit to the Commission (Eurostat) an annual quality report on the use of information and communication technologies domain.


2.   The annual quality report shall contain quality-related data and metadata, information on the accuracy and reliability of the survey and describe changes in basic concepts and definitions that affect the comparability over time and across countries. The quality report shall also include information on the compliance with the model questionnaire and on changes in questionnaire design that affect the comparability over time and across countries.


3.   The annual quality report shall be transmitted to the Commission (Eurostat) within 3 months of the deadline for transmitting the microdata.


4.   The annual quality report shall be transmitted in accordance with the technical standards established by the Commission (Eurostat).


5.   The annual quality report shall be provided through the single entry point to allow the Commission (Eurostat) to retrieve the data by electronic means.



Article 10

Entry into force

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.




This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 27 July 2021.


For the Commission


The President

Ursula VON DER LEYEN
            





(1)  
            OJ L 261 I, 14.10.2019, p. 1.

(2)  Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) (OJ L 154, 21.6.2003, p. 1).

(3)  International Standard Classification of Education 2011, http://uis.unesco.org/sites/default/files/documents/international-standard-classification-of-education-isced-2011-en.pdf (available in English and French).

(4)  Commission Recommendation of 29 October 2009 on the use of the International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO-08) (OJ L 292, 10.11.2009, p. 31).

(5)  Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 establishing the statistical classification of economic activities NACE Revision 2 and amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 3037/90 as well as certain EC Regulations on specific statistical domains (OJ L 393, 30.12.2006, p. 1).




ANNEX
Description and technical formats of variables collected for each topic and detailed topic of the domain use of information and communication technologies and codes to be used












Topic


Detailed topic


Variable identifier


Variable name/variable description


Codes


Labels/Categories


Filter


Variable type




01.Technical Items


Data collection information


REFYEAR


Year of survey


YYYY


Year of survey (4 digits)


All households


Technical




01.Technical Items


Data collection information


INTDATE


Reference date – first interview date


DD/MM/YYYY


Reference date (10 characters)


All individuals


Technical




01.Technical items


Data collection information


STRATUM_ID


Stratum


Nnnnnn


Id of the stratum the individual or the household belongs to, from 1 to N, where N is the number of strata


All households


Technical




-1


No stratification




01.Technical items


Data collection information


PSU


Primary sampling unit


Nnnnnn


Id of the primary sampling unit the individual or the household belongs to (from 1 to N, where N is the number of PSUs)


All households, when the target population is divided into clusters (PSUs)


Technical




-1


Not applicable




01.Technical items


Identification


HH_ID


Household ID


XXnnnnnn


Unique id of the household (2 letters for country code, then maximum 22 digits)


All households


Technical




01.Technical items


Identification


IND_ID


Individual ID


XxNnnnnn


Unique id of the individual (2 letters for country code, then maximum 22 digits)


All individuals


Technical




01.Technical items


Identification


HH_REF_ID


ID of the household the individual belongs to


XxNnnnnn


Id of the household the individual belongs to (2 letters for country code, then maximum 22 digits)


All individuals


Technical




Blank


When the individual is aged 15 or less, or 75 or more, and belongs to a household which only contains persons outside the 16-74 age group, this field shall be left blank.




01.Technical items


Weights


HH_WGHT


Household weight


Nnnnn.nnnnnn


Grossing up factor of the household (As many digits as necessary. Decimal point may be used, if needed.)


All households


Technical




01.Technical items


Weights


IND_WGHT


Individual weight


Nnnnnn.nnnnn


Grossing up factor of the individual (As many digits as necessary. Decimal point may be used, if needed.)


All individuals


Technical




01.Technical items


Interview characteristics


TIME


Interview duration


Nnn


Duration of interview expressed in minutes


All individuals


Technical




Blank


Not stated




01.Technical items


Interview characteristics


INT_TYPE


Interview type


1


Paper assisted personal interview (PAPI)


All individuals


Technical




2


Computer assisted personal interview (CAPI)




3


Computer assisted telephone interview (CATI)




4


Computer-assisted web-interview




5


Other




01.Technical items


Localisation


COUNTRY


Country of residence


Not Blank


Country of residence (SCL GEO alpha-2 code)


All households


Technical




01.Technical items


Localisation


GEO_NUTS1


Region of residence


Not Blank


NUTS 1 region (3 characters, alphanumeric)


All households


Technical




01.Technical items


Localisation


GEO_NUTS2
(optional)


Region of residence (optional)


Not Blank


NUTS 2 region (4 characters, alphanumeric)


All households


Technical




Blank


Option not included




01.Technical items


Localisation


GEO_NUTS3
(optional)


Region of residence
(optional)


Not Blank


NUTS 3 region (5 characters, alphanumeric – NUTS 3 code for future alternate aggregation of regions, not for publication of NUTS 3 breakdowns)


All households


Technical




Blank


Option not included




01.Technical items


Localisation


DEG_URBA


Degree of urbanisation


1


Cities


All households


Technical




2


Towns and suburbs




3


Rural areas




01.Technical items


Localisation


GEO_DEV


Geographical location


1


Less developed region


All households


Technical




2


Transition region




3


More developed region




Blank


Not stated (code for non-EU countries)




02.Person and household characteristics


Demography


SEX


Sex


1


Male


All individuals


Collected




2


Female




02.Person and household characteristics


Demography


YEARBIR


Year of birth


YYYY


Year of birth (4 digits)


All individuals


Collected




02.Person and household characteristics


Demography


PASSBIR


Passing of birthday


1


Yes


All individuals


Collected




2


No




02.Person and household characteristics


Demography


AGE


Age in completed years


nnn


Age in completed years (from 1 to 3 digits)


All individuals


Derived




02.Person and household characteristics


Citizenship and migrant background


CITIZENSHIP


Country of main citizenship


Not blank


Country of main citizenship (SCL GEO alpha-2 code)


All individuals


Collected




STLS


Stateless




FOR


Foreign citizenship but country unknown




Blank


Not stated




02.Person and household characteristics


Citizenship and migrant background


CNTRYB


Country of birth


Not blank


Country of birth (SCL GEO alpha-2 code)


All individuals


Collected




FOR


Foreign-born but country of birth unknown




Blank


Not stated




02.Person and household characteristics


Household composition


HH_POP


Household size (number of members in the household)


Nn


Number of members of the household (including children)


All households


Collected




Blank


Not stated




02.Person and household characteristics


Household composition


HH_POP_16_24 (optional)


Number of members of the household aged from 16 to 24 (optional)


Nn


Number of members of the household aged from 16 to 24


All households


Collected




Blank


Option not included




02.Person and household characteristics


Household composition


HH_POP_16_24S (optional)


Number of students of the household aged 16 to 24
(optional)


Nn


Number of students of the household aged 16 to 24


All households


Collected




Blank


Option not included




02.Person and household characteristics


Household composition


HH_POP_25_64 (optional)


Number of members of the household aged from 25 to 64 (optional)


Nn


Number of members of the household aged 25 to 64


All households


Collected




Blank


Option not included




02.Person and household characteristics


Household composition


HH_POP_65_MAX (optional)


Number of members of the household aged more than or equal to 65 (optional)


Nn


Number of members of the household aged more than or equal to 65


All households


Collected




Blank


Option not included




02.Person and household characteristics


Household composition


HH_CHILD


Number of children under 16


Nn


Number of children under 16


All households


Collected




Blank


Not stated




02.Person and household characteristics


Household composition


HH_CHILD_14_15
(optional)


Number of children aged from 14 to 15
(optional)


Nn


Number of children aged from 14 to 15


All households


Collected




Blank


Option not included




02.Person and household characteristics


Household composition


HH_CHILD_5_13
(optional)


Number of children aged from 5 to 13 (optional)


Nn


Number of children aged from 5 to 13


All households


Collected




Blank


Option not included




02.Person and household characteristics


Household composition


HH_CHILD_LE_4
(optional)


Number of children aged less than or equal to 4 (optional)


Nn


Number of children aged less than or equal to 4


All households


Collected




Blank


Option not included




03.Labour market participation


Main activity status (self-defined)


MAINSTAT


Main activity status (self-defined)


1


Employed


All individuals aged 16 and more


Collected




2


Unemployed




3


Retired




4


Unable to work due to long-standing health problems




5


Student, pupil




6


Fulfilling domestic tasks




7


Compulsory military or civilian service




8


Other




Blank


Not stated




9


Not applicable




03.Labour market participation


Elementary job characteristics


STAPRO


Status in employment in main job


1


Self-employed person with employees


Individuals where MAINSTAT = 1


Collected




2


Self-employed person without employees




3


Employee




4


Family worker (unpaid)




Blank


Not stated




9


Not applicable




03.Labour market participation


Elementary job characteristics


NACE1D
(optional)


Economic activity of the local unit for main job
(optional)


Not blank


NACE code at section level (one character (from A to S))


Individuals where MAINSTAT = 1


Collected




Blank


Not stated




9


Not applicable




03.Labour market participation


Elementary job characteristics


ISCO2D


Occupation in main job


nn


ISCO code at 2-digit level


Individuals where MAINSTAT = 1


Collected




Blank


Not stated




-1


Not applicable




03.Labour market participation


Elementary job characteristics


OCC_ICT


ICT professional or non-ICT professional


1


ICT professional


Individuals where MAINSTAT = 1


Collected




0


Non-ICT professional




Blank


Not stated




9


Not applicable




03.Labour market participation


Elementary job characteristics


OCC_MAN


Manual worker or non-manual worker


1


Manual worker


Individuals where MAINSTAT = 1


Collected




0


Non-manual worker




Blank


Not stated




9


Not applicable




03.Labour market participation


Elementary job characteristics


EMPST_WKT
(optional)


Full- or part-time main job (self-defined)
(optional)


1


Full-time job


Individuals where MAINSTAT = 1


Collected




2


Part-time job




Blank


Not stated




9


Not applicable




03.Labour market participation


Duration of contract


EMPST_CONTR
(optional)


Permanency of main job
(optional)


1


Permanent job


Individuals where STAPRO = 3


Collected




2


Fixed-term contract




Blank


Not stated




9


Not applicable




04.Educational attainment and background


Educational attainment level


ISCEDD


Educational attainment level (highest level of education successfully completed)


0


No formal education or below ISCED 1


All individuals aged 16 and more


Collected




1


ISCED 1 Primary education




2


ISCED 2 Lower secondary education




3


ISCED 3 Upper secondary education




4


ISCED 4 Post-secondary non-tertiary education




5


ISCED 5 Short-cycle tertiary education




6


ISCED 6 Bachelor’s or equivalent level




7


ISCED 7 Master’s or equivalent level




8


ISCED 8 Doctoral or equivalent level




Blank


Not stated




9


Not applicable




04.Educational attainment and background


Educational attainment level


ISCED


Educational attainment level aggregated


0


At most lower secondary education level (ISCEDD = 0, 1 or 2)


All individuals aged 16 and more


Derived




3


Upper secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education (ISCEDD = 3 or 4)




5


Tertiary education (ISCEDD = 5, 6, 7 or 8)


 


 




Blank


Not stated




9


Not applicable




5. Health: status and disability, access to, availability and use of health care and health determinants


Elements of the Minimum European Health Module


GALI


Limitation in activities because of health problems


1


Severely limited


All individuals aged 16 and more


Collected




2


Limited but not severely




3


Not limited at all




Blank


Not stated




9


Not applicable




06. Income, consumption and elements of wealth, including debts


Total monthly household income


HH_IQ5


Total average net current monthly income


1


Lower equivalised net current monthly income group


All households


Collected




2


Low to medium equivalised net current monthly income group




3


Medium equivalised net current monthly income group




4


Medium to high equivalised net current monthly income group




5


Higher equivalised net current monthly income group




Blank


Not stated




07. Information society participation


Access to ICT


IACC


Access of the household to the internet at home (by any device)


1


Yes


All households


Collected




0


No




8


Don’t know




Blank


Not stated




07. Information society participation


Use and frequency of use of ICT


IU


Most recent internet use, at any location, with any enabling device


1


Within the last 3 months


All individuals


Collected




2


Between 3 months and a year ago




3


More than 1 year ago




4


Never used it




Blank


Not stated




07. Information society participation


Use and frequency of use of ICT


IFUS


Average frequency of internet use in the last 3 months


1


Several times during the day


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




2


Once a day or almost every day




3


At least once a week (but not every day)




4


Less than once a week




9


Not applicable




Blank


Not stated




07. Information society participation


Internet activities


IUEM


Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for sending/receiving e-mails


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Internet activities


IUPH1


Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for making calls (including video calls) over the internet


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Internet activities


IUSNET


Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for participating in social networks (creating user profile, posting messages or other contributions)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Internet activities


IUCHAT1


Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for instant messaging (exchanging messages)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Internet activities


IUIF


Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for finding information about goods or services


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Internet activities


IUNW1


Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for reading online news sites, newspapers or news magazines


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Internet activities


IUPOL2


Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for expressing opinions on civic or political issues on websites or in social media


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Internet activities


IUVOTE


Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for taking part in online consultations or voting to define civic or political issues (such as urban planning, signing a petition)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Internet activities


IUMUSS1


Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for listening to music (such as web radio, music streaming) or downloading music


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Internet activities


IUSTV


Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for watching internet streamed TV (live or catch-up) from TV broadcasters (such as [national examples])


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Internet activities


IUVOD


Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for watching Video on Demand from commercial services


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Internet activities


IUVSS


Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for watching video content from sharing services


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Internet activities


IUPDG


Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for playing or downloading games


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Internet activities


IUPCAST
(optional)


Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for listening to podcasts or downloading podcasts
(optional)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




Blank


Option not included




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Internet activities


IHIF


Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for seeking health-related information (such as about injuries, diseases, nutrition, improving health)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Internet activities


IUMAPP


Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for making an appointment with a practitioner via a website or app (such as of a hospital or a health care centre)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Internet activities


IUAPR


Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for accessing personal health records online


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Internet activities


IUOHC


Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for using other health services via a website or app instead of having to go to the hospital or visit a doctor (such as by getting a prescription or a consultation online)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Internet activities


IUSELL


Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for selling goods or services via a website or app


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Internet activities


IUBK


Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for internet banking (including mobile banking)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Internet activities


IUOLC


Internet use in the last 3 months for conducting learning activities for educational, professional or private purposes, by doing an online course


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Internet activities


IUOLM


Internet use in the last 3 months for conducting learning activities for educational, professional or private purposes, by using online learning material other than a complete online course (such as video tutorials, webinars, electronic textbooks, learning apps or platforms)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Internet activities


IUOCIS1


Internet use in the last 3 months for conducting learning activities for educational, professional or private purposes, by communicating with educators or learners using audio or video online tools


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Internet activities


IUOFE


Learning activities the respondent participated in, in the last 3 months, for formal education (e.g. school or university)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IUOLC = 1 or IUOLM = 1 or IUOCIS1 = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Internet activities


IUOW


Learning activities the respondent participated in, in the last 3 months, for professional/work-related purposes


1


Ticked


Individuals where IUOLC = 1 or IUOLM = 1 or IUOCIS1 = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Internet activities


IUOPP


Learning activities the respondent participated in, in the last 3 months, for private purpose


1


Ticked


Individuals where IUOLC = 1 or IUOLM = 1 or IUOCIS1 = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Interaction with public authorities


IGOVIP


Activities via a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purpose in the last 12 months consisting in accessing by the respondent information about himself/herself stored by public authorities or public services


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1 or IU = 2


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Interaction with public authorities


IGOVIDB


Activities via a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purpose in the last 12 months consisting in accessing by the respondent information from public databases or registers (such as information about availability of books in public libraries, cadastral registers, enterprise registers)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1 or IU = 2


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Interaction with public authorities


IGOV12IF


Activities via a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purpose in the last 12 months consisting in obtaining by the respondent information (e.g. about services, benefits, entitlements, laws, opening hours)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1 or IU = 2


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Interaction with public authorities


IGOVIX


Respondent has not accessed any personal records or databases nor obtained any information via a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purpose in the last 12 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1 or IU = 2


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Interaction with public authorities


IGOV12FM


Downloading/printing official forms by the respondent from a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purpose in the last 12 months


1


Yes


Individuals where IU = 1 or IU = 2


Collected




0


No




Blank


Not stated




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Interaction with public authorities


IGOVAPR


Making an appointment or reservation by the respondent via a website or app with public authorities or public services (such as reservation of a book in a public library, appointment with a government servant or a state healthcare provider) for private purpose in the last 12 months


1


Yes


Individuals where IU = 1 or IU = 2


Collected




0


No




Blank


Not stated




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Interaction with public authorities


IGOVPOST
(Optional)


Receiving by the respondent any official communication or documents sent by public authorities via the respondent’s account on a website or app (name of the service, if applicable in the country) of public authorities or services (such as notifications of fines or invoices, letters; service of court summons, court documents, [national examples]) for private purpose in the last 12 months? Usage of email or SMS based information messages or notifications that a document is available should be excluded.(optional)


1


Yes


Individuals where IU = 1 or IU = 2


Collected




0


No




Blank


Option not included or Not Stated




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Interaction with public authorities


IGOVTAX1


Submitting the respondent’s own tax declaration via a website or app for private purpose in the last 12 months


1


Yes, the respondent did it himself/herself


Individuals where IU = 1 or IU = 2


Collected




2


No, it was done automatically (by the tax authority, employer, other authority)




3


No, the respondent delivered it to the tax authority in paper format




4


No, someone else did it on the respondent’s behalf (e.g. family member, tax adviser)




5


No, for other reasons (e.g. not subject to income tax)




9


Not applicable




Blank


Not stated




07. Information society participation


Interaction with public authorities


IGOVODC


Activities via a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purpose in the last 12 months consisting in requesting by the respondent official documents or certificates (such as graduation, birth, marriage, divorce, death, residence certificates, police or criminal records, [national examples])


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1 or IU = 2


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Interaction with public authorities


IGOVBE


Activities via a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purpose in the last 12 months consisting in requesting by the respondent benefits or entitlements (such as pension, unemployment, child allowance, enrolment in schools, universities, [national examples])


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1 or IU = 2


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Interaction with public authorities


IGOVRCC


Activities via a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purpose in the last 12 months consisting in making by the respondent other requests, claims or complaints (such as reporting theft to the police, launching a legal complaint, requesting legal aid, initiating a civil claim procedure in front of a court, [national examples])


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1 or IU = 2


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Interaction with public authorities


IRGOVNN


Reasons for not requesting any official documents or not making any claims via a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months –respondent did not have to request any documents or to make any claims


1


Ticked


Individuals where IGOVODC = 0 and IGOVBE = 0 and IGOVRCC = 0


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Interaction with public authorities


IRGOVLS


Reasons for not requesting any official documents or not making any claims via a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months – lack of skills or knowledge (e.g. respondent did not know how to use the website or app or it was too complicated to use)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IGOVODC = 0 and IGOVBE = 0 and IGOVRCC = 0


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Interaction with public authorities


IRGOVSEC


Reasons for not requesting any official documents or not making any claims via a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months – concerns about the security of personal data or unwillingness to pay online (credit card fraud)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IGOVODC = 0 and IGOVBE = 0 and IGOVRCC = 0


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Interaction with public authorities


IRGOVEID
(Optional)


Reasons for not requesting any official documents or not making any claims via a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months – lack of electronic signature, activated electronic identification (eID) or any other tool to use the eID (required for using the services) [national examples] (optional)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IGOVODC = 0 and IGOVBE = 0 and IGOVRCC = 0


Collected




0


Not ticked




Blank


Option not included




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Interaction with public authorities


IRGOVOP


Reasons for not requesting any official documents or not making any claims via a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months – another person did it on the respondent’s behalf (e.g. consultant, adviser, relative)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IGOVODC = 0 and IGOVBE = 0 and IGOVRCC = 0


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Interaction with public authorities


IRGOVOTH


Reasons for not requesting any official documents or not making any claims via a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months – other reason


1


Ticked


Individuals where IGOVODC = 0 and IGOVBE = 0 and IGOVRCC = 0


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Interaction with public authorities


IGOVANYS


Respondent has interacted with public authorities


9


IF IU<> 1 and IU<> 2 THEN 9


Individuals where IU = 1 or IU = 2


Derived




1


ELSE IF IGOVIP = 1 or IGOVIDB = 1 or IGOV12IF = 1 or IGOV12FM = 1 or IGOVAPR = 1 or IGOVPOST = 1 or IGOVTAX1 = 1 or IGOVODC = 1 or IGOVBE = 1 or IGOVRCC = 1 THEN 1




0


ELSE 0




07. Information society participation


Interaction with public authorities


IIGOVDU


Issues when using a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months – website or app was difficult to use (e.g. it was not user-friendly, the wording was not clear, procedure was not well explained)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IGOVANYS = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Interaction with public authorities


IIGOVTP


Issues when using a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months –technical problems experienced when using website or app (e.g. long loading, website crashed)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IGOVANYS = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Interaction with public authorities


IIGOVEID
(Optional)


Issues when using a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months –problems in using the electronic signature or electronic identification (eID) (optional)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IGOVANYS = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




Blank


Option not included




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Interaction with public authorities


IIGOVPAY
(Optional)


Issues when using a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months – the respondent was not able to pay via the website or app (e.g. due to lack of access to the payment methods required) (optional)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IGOVANYS = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




Blank


Option not included




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Interaction with public authorities


IIGOVMOB


Issues when using a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months – the respondent was not able to access the service on smartphone or tablet (e.g. non compatible device version or non-available applications)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IGOVANYS = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Interaction with public authorities


IIGOVOTH


Issues when using a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months –other issue


1


Ticked


Individuals where IGOVANYS = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Interaction with public authorities


IIGOVX


The respondent has not encountered any issues when using a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IGOVANYS = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


IBUY


Last purchase or order of goods or services over the internet for private use


1


Within the last 3 months


Individuals where IU = 1 or IU = 2


Collected




2


Between 3 months and a year ago




3


More than 1 year ago




4


Never bought or ordered over the internet




Blank


Not stated




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BCLOT1


Internet use for buying clothes (including sport clothing), shoes or accessories (such as bags, jewellery) from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where
IBUY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BSPG


Internet use for buying sports goods (excluding sport clothing) from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IBUY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BCG


Internet use for buying children toys or childcare items (such as nappies, bottles, baby strollers) from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IBUY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BFURN1


Internet use for buying furniture, home accessories (such as carpets or curtains) or gardening products (such as tools, plants) from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IBUY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BMUSG


Internet use for buying music as CDs, vinyls etc. from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IBUY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BFLMG


Internet use for buying films or series as DVDs, Blu-ray etc. from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IBUY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BBOOKNLG


Internet use for buying printed books, magazines or newspapers from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IBUY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BHARD1


Internet use for buying computers, tablets, mobile phones or accessories from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IBUY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BEEQU1


Internet use for buying consumer electronics (such as TV-sets, stereos, cameras, sound bars or smart speakers, virtual assistants) or household appliances (such as washing machines) from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IBUY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BMED1


Internet use for buying medicine or dietary supplements such as vitamins (excluding online renewal of prescriptions) from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IBUY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BFDR


Internet use for buying deliveries from restaurants, fast-food chains, catering services from enterprises or private persons via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IBUY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BFDS


Internet use for buying food or beverages from stores or from meal-kits providers from enterprises or private persons via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IBUY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BCBW


Internet use for buying cosmetics, beauty or wellness products from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IBUY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BCPH


Internet use for buying cleaning products or personal hygiene products (such as toothbrushes, handkerchiefs, washing detergents, cleaning cloths) from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IBUY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BBMC


Internet use for buying bicycles, mopeds, cars, or other vehicles or their spare parts from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IBUY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BOPG


Internet use for buying other physical goods from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IBUY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BPG_ANY


Internet use for buying any of the listed physical goods from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


9


IF IBUY = Blank or IBUY<> 1 THEN 9


Individuals where IBUY = 1


Derived




1


ELSE IF BCLOT1 = 1 or BSPG = 1 or BCG = 1 or BFURN1 = 1 or BMUSG = 1 or BFLMG = 1 or BBOOKNLG = 1 or BHARD1 = 1 or BEEQU1 = 1 or BMED1 = 1 or BFDR = 1 or BFDS = 1 or BCBW = 1 or BCPH = 1 or BBMC = 1 or BOPG = 1 THEN 1




0


ELSE 0




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BPG_DOM


Internet use for buying goods via a website or app in the last 3 months from national sellers (from enterprises or private persons)


1


Ticked


Individuals where BPG_ANY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BPG_EU


Internet use for buying goods via a website or app in the last 3 months from sellers from other EU countries (from enterprises or private persons)


1


Ticked


Individuals where BPG_ANY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BPG_WRLD


Internet use for buying goods via a website or app in the last 3 months from sellers from the rest of the world (from enterprises or private persons)


1


Ticked


Individuals where BPG_ANY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BPG_UNK


Internet use for buying goods via a website or app in the last 3 months from sellers which country of origin is not known (from enterprises or private persons)


1


Ticked


Individuals where BPG_ANY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BPG_PP


Goods bought from private persons via a website or app


1


Yes


Individuals where BPG_ANY = 1


Collected




0


No




Blank


Not stated




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BMUSS


Internet use for buying or subscribing to music as a streaming service or downloads via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IBUY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BFLMS


Internet use for buying or subscribing to films or series as a streaming service or downloads via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IBUY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BBOOKNLS


Internet use for buying or subscribing to e-books, online-magazines or online-newspapers via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IBUY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BGAMES


Internet use for buying or subscribing to games online or as downloads for smartphones, tablets, computers or consoles via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IBUY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BSOFTS


Internet use for buying or subscribing to computer software or other software as downloads including upgrades via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IBUY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BHLFTS


Internet use for buying or subscribing to apps related to health or fitness (excluding free apps) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IBUY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BAPP


Internet use for buying or subscribing to other apps (such as apps related to learning languages, travelling, weather) (excluding free apps) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IBUY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BSTICK


Internet use for buying tickets to sports events via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IBUY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BCTICK


Internet use for buying tickets to cultural or other events (such as tickets to cinema, concerts, fairs) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IBUY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BSIMC


Internet use for buying subscriptions to the internet or mobile phone connections via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IBUY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BSUTIL


Internet use for buying subscriptions to electricity, water or heating supply, waste disposal or similar services via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IBUY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BHHS


Internet use for buying household services (such as cleaning, babysitting, repair work, gardening) (also when bought from private persons) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IBUY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BHHS_PP


Internet use for buying household services from private persons via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


1


Yes


Individuals where BHHS = 1


Collected




0


No




Blank


Not stated




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BTPS_E


Internet use for buying transport services from a transport enterprise, such as local bus, flight or train ticket or taxi ride via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IBUY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BTPS_PP


Internet use for buying transport services from a private person via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IBUY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BRA_E


Internet use for renting accommodation from enterprises such as hotels or travel agencies via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IBUY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




06. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BRA_PP


Internet use for renting accommodation from a private person via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IBUY = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BOTS (optional)


Internet use for buying any other services (excluding financial and insurance services) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months
(optional)


1


Yes


Individuals where IBUY = 1


Collected




0


No




Blank


Option not included or not stated




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BFIN_IN1


Internet use for buying insurance policies, including travel insurance, also as a package together with for example a plane ticket, via a website or app for private purposes in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BFIN_CR1


Internet use for taking a loan or mortgage or arranging credit from banks or other financial providers via a website or app for private purposes in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


e-Commerce


BFIN_SH1


Internet use for buying or selling shares, bonds, units in funds or other financial assets via a website or app for private purposes in the last 3 months


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Connection to the internet from anywhere


IOT_DEM


Use of internet-connected thermostat, utility meter, lights, plug-ins or other internet-connected solutions for energy management for the respondent’s home for private purposes


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Connection to the internet from anywhere


IOT_DSEC


Use of internet-connected home alarm system, smoke detector, security cameras, door locks or other internet-connected security or safety solutions for the respondent’s home for private purposes


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Connection to the internet from anywhere


IOT_DHA


Use of internet-connected home appliances such as robot vacuums, fridges, ovens, coffee machines for private purposes


1


Ticked


Individuals where rIU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Connection to the internet from anywhere


IOT_DVA


Use of a virtual assistant in the form of a smart speaker or of an app for private purposes


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Connection to the internet from anywhere


IOT_DX


Respondent did not use any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes


1


Ticked


Individuals where (IOT_DEM = Blank or IOT_DEM = 0) and (IOT_DSEC = Blank or IOT_DSEC = 0) and (IOT_DHA = Blank or IOT_DHA = 0) and (IOT_DVA = Blank or IOT_DVA = 0)


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Connection to the internet from anywhere


IOT_BDK


Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes – respondent did not know that such devices or systems exist


1


Ticked


Individuals where IOT_DX = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Connection to the internet from anywhere


IOT_BNN


Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes – respondent had no need to use those connected devices or systems


1


Ticked


Individuals where IOT_BDK = 0


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Connection to the internet from anywhere


IOT_BCST


Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes – costs too high


1


Ticked


Individuals where IOT_BDK = 0


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Connection to the internet from anywhere


IOT_BLC


Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes – lack of compatibility with other devices or systems


1


Ticked


Individuals where IOT_BDK = 0


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Connection to the internet from anywhere


IOT_BLSK


Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes – lack of skills to use those devices or systems


1


Ticked


Individuals where IOT_BDK = 0


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Connection to the internet from anywhere


IOT_BCPP


Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes – concerns about the privacy and protection of data about the respondent generated by those devices or systems


1


Ticked


Individuals where IOT_BDK = 0


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Connection to the internet from anywhere


IOT_BCSC


Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes – concerns about security (e.g. that the device or system will be hacked)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IOT_BDK = 0


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Connection to the internet from anywhere


IOT_BCSH


Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes – concerns about safety or health (e.g. that the use of the device or system could lead to an accident, injury or health problem)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IOT_BDK = 0


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Connection to the internet from anywhere


IOT_BOTH


Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes – other reasons


1


Ticked


Individuals where IOT_BDK = 0


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Connection to the internet from anywhere


IOT_IUTV


Internet use on an internet-connected TV in the respondent’s home for private purposes


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Connection to the internet from anywhere


IOT_IUGC


Internet use on an internet-connected game console in the respondent’s home for private purposes


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Connection to the internet from anywhere


IOT_IUHA


Internet use on an internet-connected home audio system or smart speakers in the respondent’s home for private purposes


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Connection to the internet from anywhere


IOT_DCS


Use of an internet-connected smart watch, fitness band, internet-connected goggles or headsets, safety- trackers, internet-connected accessories, internet-connected clothes or shoes for private purposes


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Connection to the internet from anywhere


IOT_DHE


Use of internet-connected devices for monitoring blood pressure, sugar level, body weight (such as smart scales) or other internet-connected devices for health and medical care for private purposes


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Connection to the internet from anywhere


IOT_DTOY


Use of toys connected to the internet, such as robot toys (including educational) or dolls for private purposes


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Connection to the internet from anywhere


IOT_DCAR


Use of a car with built-in wireless internet connection for private purposes


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Connection to the internet from anywhere


IOT_USE


Respondent used internet of things


9


IF IU = Blank or IU<> 1 THEN 9


Individuals where IU = 1


Derived




1


ELSE IF IOT_DEM = 1 or IOT_DSEC = 1 or IOT_DHA = 1 or IOT_DVA = 1 or IOT_IUTV = 1 or IOT_IUGC = 1 or IOT_IUHA = 1 or IOT_DCS = 1 or IOT_DHE = 1 or IOT_DTOY = 1 or IOT_DCAR = 1 THEN 1




0


ELSE 0




07. Information society participation


Connection to the internet from anywhere


IOT_PSEC


Problems encountered with the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems – security or privacy problems (e.g. the device or system was hacked, problems with the protection of information about the respondent and his/her family generated by those devices or systems)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IOT_USE = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Connection to the internet from anywhere


IOT_PSHE


Problems encountered with the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems – safety or health problems (e.g. the use of the device or system lead to an accident, injury or health problem)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IOT_USE = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Connection to the internet from anywhere


IOT_PDU


Problems encountered with the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems – difficulties with using the device (e.g. setting-up, installing, connecting, pairing the device)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IOT_USE = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Connection to the internet from anywhere


IOT_POTH


Problems encountered with the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems – other problems (such as connection problems, support problems)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IOT_USE = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Connection to the internet from anywhere


IOT_PX


Respondent has not encountered any problem with the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems


1


Ticked


Individuals where IOT_USE = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Effect of use


ECO_DMOB


Way in which the respondent dealt with his/her mobile phone or smartphone that he/she replaced or no longer use


1


It is still kept in respondent’s household


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




2


It was sold or given away




3


It was disposed of in electronic waste collection/recycling (incl. leaving it to the retailer to dispose of)




4


It was disposed of but not in electronic waste collection/recycling




5


It was never bought or is still in use




6


Other




Blank


Not stated




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Effect of use


ECO_DLT


Way in which the respondent dealt with his/her laptop or tablet that he/she replaced or no longer use


1


It is still kept in respondent’s household


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




2


It was sold or given away




3


It was disposed of in electronic waste collection/recycling (incl. leaving it to the retailer to dispose of)




4


It was disposed of but not in electronic waste collection/recycling




5


It was never bought or is still in use




6


Other




Blank


Not stated




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Effect of use


ECO_DPC


Way in which the respondent dealt with his/her desktop computer that he/she replaced or no longer use


1


It is still kept in respondent’s household


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




2


It was sold or given away




3


It was disposed of in electronic waste collection/recycling (incl. leaving it to the retailer to dispose of)




4


It was disposed of but not in electronic waste collection/recycling




5


It was never bought or is still in use




6


Other




Blank


Not stated




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Effect of use


ECO_PP
(Optional)


Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – price
(Optional)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




Blank


Option not included




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Effect of use


ECO_PHD
(Optional)


Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – hard drive characteristics (storage, speed), processor speed
(Optional)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




Blank


Option not included




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Effect of use


ECO_PECD
(Optional)


Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – eco-design of the device e.g. durable, upgradeable and reparable designs that require fewer materials; environmentally friendly materials used for packaging, etc.
(Optional)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




Blank


Option not included




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Effect of use


ECO_PEG
(Optional)


Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – possibility to extend the life span of the device by buying extra guarantee
(Optional)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




Blank


Option not included




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Effect of use


ECO_PEE
(Optional)


Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – energy efficiency of the device
(Optional)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




Blank


Option not included




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Effect of use


ECO_PTBS
(Optional)


Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – a take-back scheme offered by manufacturer or seller (i.e. the manufacturer or seller takes the device which becomes obsolete at no cost or offers discounts to the client to purchase another device)
(Optional)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




Blank


Option not included




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Effect of use


ECO_PX
(Optional)


Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – the respondent has not considered any of the mentioned characteristics
(Optional)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




Blank


Option not included




9


Not applicable




07. Information society participation


Effect of use


ECO_PBX
(Optional)


Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – the respondent never bought any of these devices
(Optional)


1


Ticked


Individuals where IU = 1


Collected




0


Not ticked




Blank


Option not included




9


Not applicable